Gross, and the Air of Poverty

However, the host and the symbiote were more like a knight and his mount.

It was one thing to be compatible and maximize their strength, and another to see eye to eye and work closely together.

For example, Gold Nugget and Selina weren't that compatible, but after getting along, they came to acknowledge one another.

Even if Selina wasn't the best host for it, Gold Nugget was happy enough to combine with her.

Of course, it could also be that the special energy in her body was the most delicious "food" that a certain alien dog head was happy to lick forever.

Conversely, even if they were very compatible, but were repulsed by each other, the host wouldn't have it easy.

Two hours later, Luke, Selina and Gold Nugget arrived in San Francisco.

The Level 1 clone retreated quietly ahead of time.

This way, the clone could focus on studying Haley, and Eddie would be left to Gold Nugget and Selina.